In the second week of Advent,
we will hear from a diverse panel of Christian leaders discussing:
the root causes of the current violence in Israel/Palestine,
the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and
how we can be advocates for a just peace.
The expert panel for this discussion
includes three members of UMKR’s Steering Committee:
Rev. Alex Awad, and our liaisons from GBGM and GBCS,
David Wildman and Colleen Moore.
THE FULL PANEL
- Rev. Dr. Alex Awad: Palestinian clergy; UMC Missionary in Israel/Palestine, retired; UMKR Steering Committee)
- Jonathan Kuttab: Executive Director of Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA); Palestinian human rights attorney
- Rev. Dr. Mae E. Cannon: Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)
- David Wildman: Executive Secretary for Human Rights & Racial Justice – General Board of Global Ministries, UMC
- Colleen Moore: Director of Peace with Justice – General Board of Church and Society, UMC
The webinar will be facilitated by Aimee Hong: Senior Executive Director of Education and Engagement, General Board of Church and Society, UMC
Don’t miss this timely presentation for United Methodists and all who are searching for answers about the current war, what is underlying it, and how to become part of the solution. |
